CHICAGO TRAVEL VLOG | eating & exploring the city!

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июн 2022
  • Join us as we stuff our faces, stroll through museums, attend the largest anime convention in the Midwest, and explore the beautiful city of Chicago!
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    All music is from Epidemic Sound:
    Fifteen on Me - Bonkers Beat Club
    Manhattanite - Frook
    Maybe We'll Meet Again - baegel
    New Location - FLYIN
    The Sinner - Sum Wave
    Cayman (Clean Version) - HDBeenDope
    Carats - A P O L L O
    Being Nostalgic - FLYIN
    Midnight Radio - Cacti
    Golden Crates - Dusty Decks
    Salamanca - Sarah, the Illstrumentalist
    Rice and Wine - Sight of Wonders
    Spinning the Wheels - Dusty Decks
    Brooklyn Burgers - Golden Age Radio
    Lindy Hop Gals - Golden Age Radio

Комментарии • 122

  • @rzblue
    @rzblue Год назад +22

    as a chicagoan i loved this. rlly cool seeing people experience things you take for granted. i bet if i come back in a month youll be at 10k! rlly high quality stuff keep it goin!

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +1

      It was our first time in Chicago and we really enjoyed the city. We were only there for 4-5 days but I feel like there's so much more to explore.
      Thanks for your kinds words and thanks for watching!

  • @golfgunsandcocktailschannel
    @golfgunsandcocktailschannel Год назад +18

    Chicago, is the most beautiful city in the USA.
    😎👍

  • @kareemmohammed7808
    @kareemmohammed7808 20 дней назад

    As a chicago local I can say you’ve hit all the right spots. Well done!

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  19 дней назад

      Thanks for the awesome feedback! Hope to come back to Chicago soon!

  • @NKsEntertainment
    @NKsEntertainment Год назад +11

    Chicago is beautiful city. We have been here recently 👍

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +2

      It really is! One of the best cities I've been to!

  • @ThisSouthernGirlCooks
    @ThisSouthernGirlCooks Год назад +6

    Great video! Huby and I are going in April and this is soooo helpful! Can't wait! We LOVE Chicago.

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +1

      We also really enjoyed our time in Chicago and can't wait to go back again soon. Thanks for watching!

  • @zennoodle
    @zennoodle 2 месяца назад +1

    Portillo's strawberry milkshake is the jam! Question, is a hotdog a sandwich? 😁

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  2 месяца назад

      We'll have to go back and try their milkshakes! I think a hotdog would be considered a sandwich lol it's a piece of meat between bread with some condiments so probably yes!

  • @vucub_caquix
    @vucub_caquix Год назад +3

    Hahaha, a bunch of my friends were in town for Acen that weekend and I took them to Chinatown and drove them around the city!
    I'm a full-time uber/lyft driver that lives near O'Hare so there's a good chance that I saw you around town that weekend ☺️

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +1

      Haha you probably did see us! Acen was a good time and we overall had a fun time in the city!

  • @silverpalmz6024
    @silverpalmz6024 Год назад +2

    I'm born and raised in nw chi and man ya really hit the town, hope u guys had a great time. I like, I comment, and I subscribe

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +1

      We tried our best to explore most of the main parts of the city within the few days we had. Thank you very much!

  • @belindayang304
    @belindayang304 Год назад +2

    Thanks so much for the vlog! Very thorough with great visuals, eats, and explanation!

  • @tyford4879
    @tyford4879 Год назад

    REALLY ENJOYED THIS VIDEO

  • @DailyPassenger
    @DailyPassenger 2 года назад +2

    Wow glad you enjoyed your time in Chicago👏🏻👏🏻 !! Hope you had a great time and will share more stories of your travels 😊😊

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  2 года назад

      We certainly enjoyed our time! We hope to travel more and share our stories. Cheers!

  • @adventureswithcarl123
    @adventureswithcarl123 Год назад +4

    Very nice stuff you did in chicago! Been to both the observation decks on previous trips! Giordanos has really good food! If you go back to Chicago...I highly recommend you visit museum of science and industry, Adler Planetarium, Brookfield zoo, second city comedy club ,Carson's Ribs, Gene And Georghetti's, Garrets Popcorn, Medieval Times, And Chicago Magic Lounge! Thanks for sharing

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +1

      There's so much stuff to do in Chicago! There's no way we were going to have enough time to do everything. Thanks for the recommendations. I'll keep those in mind the next time we venture up to Chicago!

    • @adventureswithcarl123
      @adventureswithcarl123 Год назад

      @@SofieAndStephen Your welcome!

    • @cocoaorange1
      @cocoaorange1 2 месяца назад

      Garfield Park Consevatory, Museum of Science and Industry, Lincoln Park Zoo, vets some yummy Gibson the West or South Side. Wrigley Field, Michigan Ave.......

    • @cocoaorange1
      @cocoaorange1 2 месяца назад

      Typos, I meant get some yummy ribs on the South or West Side.

  • @geedavia1785
    @geedavia1785 Год назад +2

    Your Girlfriend/Wife(?) Is so funny. She reminds me of a friend I had in Grammar school. We laughed so much & hung out a lot. Folks always said we were an Odd-Couple... Her family moved, I never saw her again😟.
    Anyway, you guys excursion was awesome. The food(?) My goodness! I like how you took advantage of public transportation & the bike ride along the Lake can only be described as serene & invigorating. It can only be eclipsed by a *drive* the length of Lake Shore drive, perhaps ending at 1-of the beaches....
    *Great Video. Do Come Back👍🏿*

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +1

      Haha yes! Sofie, my wife, is a crowd favorite -- she is always very fun to be around.
      Yes, the bike ride was definitely one of the most memorable parts of the trip. Thanks for watching!

  • @Anson3281
    @Anson3281 10 месяцев назад +1

    Chicago is a wonderful city in USA and I’m very enjoy your video keep it up❤

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  10 месяцев назад

      Thanks for the comment! And thanks so much for watching!

  • @dancedj2k2
    @dancedj2k2 6 месяцев назад

    Tips for your next Visit. 1. Navy Pier best around 3pm or 6pm. Walk the best from Navy Pier to North Beach if in the summer. 2. It will always be called the Sears Tower (locals never call it Willis). 3. Visit between May and August and take the water taxi through the town. Love your video and thank you for the visit.

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  6 месяцев назад

      I appreciate all your tips! Especially helpful for others that come to watch this video. Much appreciated. Thanks for watching!

  • @nujerz_
    @nujerz_ 4 месяца назад +1

    Ramen San playin all the classics!

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  4 месяца назад

      Yes! Love it! Definitely vibin' in there!

  • @EdgeriPlaysTennis
    @EdgeriPlaysTennis Год назад +2

    Really enjoyed this vlog! Planning a trip with my wife for next weekend got lots of ideas from this! Great job!

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      Awesome! Glad you could grab some ideas from this vlog. Have fun!

  • @samanthablack9760
    @samanthablack9760 Год назад +1

    The bao bakery in China town is to die for I think about them every day 😢

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      Same!! So many good eats in Chinatown. Can't wait to go back!

  • @slw0599
    @slw0599 8 месяцев назад

    Can't wait for our 4 day trip next April....👍

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  8 месяцев назад

      Hope you have fun! Thanks for watching!

  • @LunaTunaaaa
    @LunaTunaaaa 2 года назад +3

    jealous of that hotel!! that view is AMAZING. i walked that bridge when i was there last time the sight from above is GORGEOUS. So glad you tried the KBBQ place and liked it!

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  2 года назад

      Yes! The view was the best part of that hotel! And the KBBQ was delicious!

  • @minimala2253
    @minimala2253 Год назад +1

    Glad you enjoyed Chicago. Pineapple definitely goes on pizza!!!!!

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      Yes! We loved Chicago. And heck yeah, we love pineapple on pizza! Lol

  • @ehmmmjay9907
    @ehmmmjay9907 5 месяцев назад +2

    LOL it's Trump fish at 5:11!

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  5 месяцев назад

      Lol I didn't even think of that! That's a good one!

  • @wowrules6
    @wowrules6 2 года назад +1

    Everything looked so good! Couldn’t pay me to go on the ledge 😱 (maybe I’d do it for some of that ramen) 👀

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  2 года назад

      Lol the ledge wasn't that bad! It was pretty cool standing on it but definitely scary at first!

  • @CaoNguyenGL
    @CaoNguyenGL Год назад +1

    view from your room in hotel so beautiful and big mall in Chicago, like 345

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      Yes, our view from the room was honestly one of the best things!

  • @witchofverdure
    @witchofverdure Год назад +2

    I was just browsing for Chicago vlogs (grew up in the suburbs, haven't lived there in 10yrs. I look up vlogs to feel at home sometimes lol) and came across your video. I didn't even read the description, so when I saw Anime Central, I literally went, "no way!" Small world - I attended this year as well

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      Well I hope that this vlog brought back some nostalgia :)
      Anime Central was fun! We had a good time there.

  • @702diamondg
    @702diamondg Год назад +1

    Ahh this was soo awesome, did you both walk everywhere and take public transit or did you uber some? I'm visiting soon and get anxious on public transit since I've never really had to take it growing up :p

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +2

      We did a TON of walking and did a mix of public transport and Uber/Lyft. The "L" train in Chicago is easy to navigate. The train is really inexpensive and always felt safe. We're from Florida so we're not so used to public transit either lol. You throw your destination into Google Maps and it will tell you which train station to board at and when to get off. You can watch videos on Chicago's "L" train system before you go if it makes you feel more comfortable. That's what I did at least!
      There were those times that we Ubered because it made more sense time-wise: 1 hour train ride vs 15 min Uber. Or we Ubered out of convenience because of all the luggage we had. But technically you could use the train to go everywhere if you really wanted to -- even from the airport to the city.

    • @702diamondg
      @702diamondg Год назад +2

      @@SofieAndStephen Yay! thank you, loved the video and cant for yall channel to blow up!!

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +1

      @@702diamondg That means so much! Thanks for the support!!

  • @nohelym89
    @nohelym89 Год назад +3

    The international McDonalds is actually in the West Loop and they rotate their menu once a month I believe

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +1

      Wait...did we go to the wrong location? I could've sworn the location we went to also provided an international menu lol

    • @vucub_caquix
      @vucub_caquix Год назад +1

      @@SofieAndStephen yeah, that used to be the Rock n' Roll McDonald's until they remodeled it (ruined it).
      what you wanted to go to was the one next to Hamburger University (a real mcdonalds business school!) on Randolph st.

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +2

      @@vucub_caquix Dang...I was misinformed prior to going to Chicago...oh well. I will have to go the real location next time I'm in Chicago. Thanks for the info!

    • @vucub_caquix
      @vucub_caquix Год назад +1

      @@SofieAndStephen next time you visit, spend more time in the neighborhoods like Wicker Park, Lincoln Square, Pilsen, Logan Square etc. you'll find no end of things to do 😎

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +2

      @@vucub_caquix I would love to. I feel like there's so much to explore in the Chicago area. Can't wait until next time!

  • @zdenkovanderjagt
    @zdenkovanderjagt 10 месяцев назад

    it all looks tastie!!

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  10 месяцев назад

      Everything was tasty indeed! Thanks for watching!

  • @hawoltiamlak2058
    @hawoltiamlak2058 Год назад +1

    Great video visiting Chicago this weekend. Do you recommend renting a car or just using Uber?

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      We just used a combination of Uber and public transit. We took the L train several times. Took the bus once. We didn't get a rental car because we thought it would be tough and expensive since there's not many places to park your car and I'm sure parking is expensive wherever you go.

  • @Elizabeth-Arrington
    @Elizabeth-Arrington 4 месяца назад +1

    My husband and I are moving from Las Vegas NV to Belvidere Illinois and hoping to take a Chicago trip after we settle in. Thank you for this lovely video. I really enjoyed it and got ideas of places to eat and things to do while we're there.

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  4 месяца назад +1

      We're so glad you enjoyed our video and could help you out. Good luck with your move. Thanks for watching!

  • @colleenmcevoy2978
    @colleenmcevoy2978 Год назад +2

    How does he stay looking fit with all the food he eats.

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      Lol! Thanks, I'll take that as a compliment. It's a combination of a high(er) metabolism and working out :)

  • @lifewithchristina5375
    @lifewithchristina5375 Год назад +3

    Awesome vlog! I’ll be traveling to Chicago in just a few days🥳

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +1

      Thanks!! Hope you had some inspiration from my vlog on places to go to while you’re there!

    • @theyluvelly
      @theyluvelly Год назад +1

      Same I’m going July 3rd-6th

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      @@theyluvelly Great time to go! The weather should be nice!

  • @AsianN1nja
    @AsianN1nja Год назад +1

    That fortune cookie was actually so perfect!

  • @thesimpleminimalist
    @thesimpleminimalist Год назад

    We are taking out family there. Is it far to walk to all the places there?

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      It depends on all the places you want to go. But we took the train all over the city combined with a couple Ubers here and there. Overall it's a very walkable city.

  • @MandiriPlafond
    @MandiriPlafond Год назад +1

    yummy ❤️☕

  • @Nofairwrld
    @Nofairwrld Год назад +1

    Imma just have to get that room.

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +1

      The amazing view combined with the prime location of the hotel makes it one of the best hotel rooms in Chicago in my opinion.

    • @Nofairwrld
      @Nofairwrld Год назад

      @@SofieAndStephen And it’s my 30th I have to go big

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      @@Nofairwrld Heck yeah!

  • @aussie-buzz
    @aussie-buzz Год назад +1

    👍

  • @bigjoelow
    @bigjoelow Год назад

    what camera are you using?

  • @Adrian-gj9je
    @Adrian-gj9je Год назад +3

    U should go to the outer city next

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      I would love to! I'll have to get out to the outer city the next time I'm in the Chicago area.

    • @Jeschitown
      @Jeschitown Год назад

      I agree I'm not sure why but most people that visit Chicago always just stay downtown, which is nice, but the true essence of the city revolves around it's over 77 neighborhoods.

  • @safilynn1563
    @safilynn1563 Год назад +1

    What’s the hotel name please

  • @maliazaa9846
    @maliazaa9846 10 месяцев назад

    We have a lot of places t discovered ex dar bacha garden majorel yve Saint Lauren.....

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  7 месяцев назад

      Not sure what you're referring to. But thanks for watching!

  • @TheChicago35
    @TheChicago35 Год назад +1

    Did you get some Garrets Popcorn?

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      The very last day we did but funnily enough we didn't get a chance to actually eat it. We got it the night before we traveled back home to FL. Then by that time it was stale. But the flavor was still good lol

  • @evenito9455
    @evenito9455 Год назад +1

    How much was the hotel room per night? it was lovely

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад +1

      The hotel room ended up being around ~$275/night. Although this is definitely on the pricier side of our budget, I found it to be worth it not only because of the view and luxuries of the hotel/room but also due to the location of the hotel. The hotel is right on the river and is central to wherever you need to go in Chicago.

  • @zenzenyokunai
    @zenzenyokunai 5 месяцев назад

    Was the music in the ramen restaurant as loud as it seems in this video? The food looked so good but I might have to pass because of the music.

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  5 месяцев назад

      I remember it was fairly louder but not unbearably loud that you couldn't talk to the person next to you or anything like that. I guess it's subjective.

  • @maliazaa9846
    @maliazaa9846 10 месяцев назад

    In rallity y are not visited morocco y need a more days. In rabat y sayd its modern jamaa al fena its old city

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  7 месяцев назад

      I think you meant to comment on my Morocco vlog.

  • @wilelowman8028
    @wilelowman8028 2 месяца назад

    No Chicago handshake huh?

  • @HoaNguyen-bq9mg
    @HoaNguyen-bq9mg Год назад +1

    You should sub Vietnamese language for people live in Vietnam 🇻🇳 you may have more viewers I like your video good work

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Год назад

      That's a great idea! Thanks for the suggestion and thanks for watching!

  • @austinstitzel
    @austinstitzel 3 месяца назад

    I'm going to guess that Stephen is a Scorpio and Sofie is a Leo.

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  3 месяца назад

      Lol what's the reasoning behind your guesses?
      Actually Stephen is an Aries and Sofie is a Virgo.

  • @kings7449
    @kings7449 Год назад

    go south ? 💀

  • @lhenryritchie
    @lhenryritchie Месяц назад

    why are the streets of Chicago so emply. Not at all like NYC

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  Месяц назад

      Not sure. We didn't think about that while we were there but you're totally right, it was fairly quiet when we were walking around. Not nearly as crowded compared to NYC. Maybe it was the areas we were walking in.

  • @ivanmazur9551
    @ivanmazur9551 4 месяца назад

    lou malnati's deepdish is way better

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  4 месяца назад

      We'll have to try Lou Malnati's next time we go back. We've heard good things about them as well.

  • @Mikelaccio
    @Mikelaccio 9 месяцев назад

    pizza😂 quella è merda fidati

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  9 месяцев назад

      Lol obviously very different than Italian pizza

    • @Mikelaccio
      @Mikelaccio 9 месяцев назад

      @@SofieAndStephen ci sono alcune pizze che potrebbero salvarsi,sono sposato con una americana e ora vivo in America, trovare una pizza buona è impossibile, ma quella di Chicago che dicono che sia la pizza più buona del mondo, ed è proprio quella che hai provato nel video, omg 😆 specialmente con l’ananas è da ergastolo per chi l’ha inventata 😅

    • @SofieAndStephen
      @SofieAndStephen  9 месяцев назад

      @@Mikelaccio I know pineapple is not very traditional but I actually like pineapple on pizza lol